Snow way! Another storm set to dump on county
Schools, county offices close as up to a foot of snow could hit area
Where have we heard this one before?
Snow mixed with frigid temperatures has brought most of Chester County to a halt, closing schools, some municipal offices, county offices and other venues, as the National Weather Service issued a Winter Storm Warning for the county.
The southern portion of the county is expected to see the greatest...
Costello-DiGiorgio battle could have wide-ranging impact
Gerlach’s decision not to seek reelection touches off primary fight
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
That shattering and creaking sound you heard this week wasn’t from the extreme cold (unless you were near my nearly half-century old bones), but what would appear to be the shattering of a fragile unity among Chester County Republicans.
When Jim Gerlach announced Monday that he would not seek...
County seeking volunteers to help ID homeless
Two shifts available for Point in Time Count on Jan. 29
Volunteers in the Point in Time Count will be looking for areas where homeless individuals have set up makeshift living arrangements.
The county is seeking volunteers for the annual Point in Time Count, a one-night census of individuals and families experiencing homelessness in shelters or sleeping in places not meant for human habitation.
This...
Icy freeze next, as snow moves out
Roads still messy, many public offices closed; low temps big worry in next 24 hours
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
As Chester County digs out from six to eight inches of snow, the concerns now move from clearly icy local roadways and keeping warm — as the National Weather Service is predicting temperatures tonight in the low single digits.
While state and local road crews working to clear roads...
Op/Ed: Chester County worked together for a successful 2013
By Terence Farrell, Chester County Commissioner
Terence Farrell
Happy New Year! ¡Feliz año nuevo! And best wishes for a healthy, happy and prosperous new year.
As we transition from 2013 to 2014, it is worthwhile to look back at the year that just ended to assess how Chester County government is doing to meet the needs and expectations of its constituents, and to make plans to do even better in...
Partygoers, servers urged to celebrate safely
Uniformed – and undercover – Liquor Enforcement Officers will be checking
Uniformed and undercover Liquor Enforcement Officers from the Pennsylvania State Police will be out in force during the upcoming New Year’s Eve holiday.
The Philadelphia District Enforcement Office of the Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement (BLCE) will be enforcing the Liquor Code and related criminal offenses with...
Hogan announces new prescription drug drop off boxes
10 locations around Chester County make it easier dispose of unwanted prescriptions
Various county officials inspect the medication drop box located in the Sheriff’s Office at the Chester County Justice Center, including (from left to right): Cathy Dugan from Kacie’s Cause, Lt. Kevin Dykes of the Chester County Detectives, Sheriff Carolyn B. Welsh, District Attorney Tom Hogan, State Representative...
La Comunidad Hispana celebrates 40 years
Honors four key contributors to organization’s growth, success
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
La Comunidad Hispana celebrated its 40th anniversary Thursday evening and honored four key contributors to the organization: from left Shelly Tucker, Peggy Harris, Mary Flores and Margarita Quinones, with LCH Board president Alice Moorhead and Margarita Queralt Mirkil, LCH’s President and CEO.
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Coatesville Savings Bank announces new directors
Former County DA Carroll, Constable named to bank’s board
COATESVILLE — Coatesville Savings Bank announced that it has expanded its Board of Trustees. Chairman and President Frederick Henrich noted the addition of attorney Joseph Carroll of West Chester and Larry Constable of Parkesburg.
“Both gentlemen are dedicated, well-known individuals who will add depth and perspective to our organization,”...
County to schoolchildren: Yes, you can
Elementary students invited to win prizes for collecting aluminum cans
The county is calling all school-age can collectors for a competition with cash prizes.
Children in kindergarten through sixth grade throughout Chester County are invited to collect as many aluminum cans as possible in an attempt to win first-, second- and third-level cash prizes as well as promotional items, a county news release...
